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Dail row: Parties meet after Ceann Comhairle’s intervention

A key meeting is being held after the speaker of the Dail parliament said government-affiliated independents could not be given opposition speaking time. Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy released a statement on Monday night saying that she is not ...

04 Feb 2025 at 12:44

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LATEST: Ceann Comhairle refuses to recognise Michael Lowry's technical group

The Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy has refused to recognise four Government-affiliated independent TDs as an opposition grouping for speaking rights. It comes after furious scenes in the Dáil last month over how speaking time should be ...

04 Feb 2025 at 09:28

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REACTION: 'I don't think seating arrangements are the issue,' says Michael Lowry

A row that disrupted parliamentary procedures to elect an Irish Taoiseach has been resolved after an intervention from the speaker of the Dáil chamber. A Government spokesperson said they accepted Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy’s ...

05 Feb 2025 at 07:00

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LATEST: Tensions flare in Dáil amidst argument over Lowry group speaking rights

The Government and Opposition remain completely at odds over how to resolve a dispute on the speaking rights for independent TDs who supported the formation of Government but did not receive ministerial roles. The Government ...

27 Feb 2025 at 12:12

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BREAKING: 'Shameful display of obstruction,' Michael Lowry fumes as group silenced

Tipperary TD Michael Lowry has today issued a statement regarding the standing of his Regional Independent Group regarding the formation of the new Government. The statement comes following the suspension of the Dáil ...

23 Jan 2025 at 12:00

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EXCLUSIVE: 'I felt it was a good political move' says Lowry after Government formation talks

Michael Lowry has stated that his decision to become part of the formation of the new Government, and to elect Verona Murphy as Ceann Comhairle was “a good political move.” Speaking with Tipperary Live, Deputy Lowry ...

17 Jan 2025 at 17:26

National News

Harris ‘obsessed’ with delivery as party meets to mull plan for new government

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he will be “obsessed” with delivery over the next five years when Ireland’s next government is formed. Harris was speaking as members of his Fine Gael party met in Dublin to begin ...

17 Jan 2025 at 23:47

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LATEST: Lowry issues statement on Regional Independent TDs Government programme influence

Michael Lowry has issued a statement regarding the influence he and his Regionl Independent Group had over the new Government programme. The statement comes in light of he and his group's agreement to form part ...

15 Jan 2025 at 16:59

National News

Fianna Fail members to vote on draft programme for government

Fianna Fail members will vote later on the draft programme for government for Ireland’s next ruling coalition. Leader Micheal Martin will address the Ard Fheis conference in Dublin ahead of a debate on the ...

19 Jan 2025 at 02:45

National News

SF to consider ‘all options’ if Government presses ahead with speaking row plan

Mary Lou McDonald has not ruled out a Dail walkout by Sinn Fein if there is no resolution to the row over speaking time allocated to independent TDs who support the Government. The Sinn Fein president ...

02 Feb 2025 at 16:24

National News

Dail row over speaking time resolved after Ceann Comhairle’s intervention

A row that disrupted parliamentary procedures to elect an Irish premier has been resolved after an intervention from the speaker of the Dail chamber. A Government spokesperson said they accepted ...

04 Feb 2025 at 15:47

National News

Harris says government formation talks approaching ‘landing zone’

A rotating Taoiseach arrangement will be part of the next government, Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has insisted. Mr Harris also said it is “possible” there will be a government by January 22, ...

07 Jan 2025 at 16:08

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